Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR:  Natalie McNall has the potential for an outstanding freshman campaign at Azusa Pacific ... Has a fundamentally sound swing on a variety of strokes ... Can place shots to the deep baseline ... Will be expected to play near the top of the lineup.
 
HIGH SCHOOL:  Played 4 varsity seasons for head coaches Bob Carpenter and Tony Hickling at Maranatha High in Pasadena ... As a 2007 senior, was selected to the Pasadena Star News all-area tennis team ... Played and defeated current freshman teammate Emily Ignas in a third-set tiebreaker in the 2008 Roxy Junior Championships in Newport Beach ... Advanced to the finals of the 2008 Long Beach Junior Tournament.
 
PERSONAL: Born June 4, 1990, in Pasadena, Calif., to John and Patty McNall ... Has 2 sisters (Emily and Halley).